Chess clubs in Ireland

91 chess clubs in Ireland. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

91 clubs

55 cities

Aer Lingus

Dublin

Playing address: ALSAA Sports Complex, Old Airport Road, Toberbunny, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin, K67 YV06

Sessions: Monday · 20:00 start · weekly September–MayAer Lingus chess club
Fees: Unknown

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Aer Lingus chess club

Monday · 20:00 start · weekly September–May[2]

Who can join

Playing levels: All levels including new and experienced players · Leinster league participation[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
alsaa.ie
Format, Playing levels, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
alsaa.ie
Address
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Armenian Chess Club

Dublin

Playing address: Christchurch, Taney Road, Dublin 14, Co. Dublin

Sessions: Sunday · 15:00 start · WeeklyFederation junior meeting
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Federation junior meeting

Sunday · 15:00 start · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups: Juniors-only club[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Age groups, Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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ATU Sligo Chess Club

Sligo

Playing address: Room B1201 beside the main canteen, ATU Sligo, Ash Lane, Ballinode, Sligo

Sessions: Tuesday · 17:00–19:00 · Every TuesdayWeekly Chess Society activity
Single visit: FreeWeekly activity for active members only

Website

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Weekly Chess Society activity

Tuesday · 17:00–19:00 · Every Tuesday[2]

Costs

Single visit

Weekly activity for active members only.

Free[2]

Who can join

Playing levels: Friendly and competitive games, tournaments and variants[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Learning variants such as bughouse and Chess 960 advertised[2]Informal instruction.
Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Review score

Sources 2

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
sligo.atusulife.ie
Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24

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Balbriggan

Playing address: The Harvest, Drogheda St, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, K32 R282

Sessions: Monday · 20:00 start · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees: Unknown

All contacts

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Monday · 20:00 start · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email, Phone
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Ballinasloe

Playing address: Creagh National School (Scoil Mhuire), Shannonbridge Road, Kilgarve, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 PT32

Sessions: Wednesday · 20:00 start · WeeklyAdult club
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources5

Details

Schedule

Adult club

Wednesday · 20:00 start · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Age groups: Adult group · overall club welcomes any age/level[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching: New-member coaching role[4]
Format: In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 5

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
ballinasloechessclub.com
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
ballinasloechessclub.com
Age groups, Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
ballinasloechessclub.com
Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
05
google.com
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Ballinasloe Juniors

Ballinasloe

Playing address: Creagh National School (Scoil Mhuire), Shannonbridge Road, Kilgarve, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 PT32

Sessions: Wednesday · 19:00 start · WeeklyJunior club
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources5

Details

Schedule

Junior club

Wednesday · 19:00 start · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Age groups: Junior group, U12/U16 community games team programme[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching: U12/U16 community games team coaching role[4]
Format: In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 5

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
ballinasloechessclub.com
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
ballinasloechessclub.com
Age groups, Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
ballinasloechessclub.com
Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
05
google.com
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Bandon Chess Club

Bandon

Playing address: Bandon Library, Market Street, Bandon, Co. Cork, P72 WD58

Sessions: Wednesday · 19:00 start · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees: Unknown

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Wednesday · 19:00 start · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
heritageweek.ie
Address
Checked 2026-10-24

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Bantry Chess Club

Bantry

Playing address: Bridge Street Cafe, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 YD68

Sessions: Sunday · 13:00–15:30 · weekly all yearSunday club
Single visit: FreeSunday club attendance

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Sunday club

Sunday · 13:00–15:30 · weekly all year[2]

Rapid and training segment

Sunday · 14:30 start · weekly within Sunday programme[2]

Costs

Membership

Club membership

Free[2]

Single visit

Sunday club attendance

Free[2]

Who can join

Age groups: All ages · families, children and adults welcome[2]
Playing levels: Beginners and competitive players, all abilities[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Rapid and training segment in Sunday programme[2]
Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
bantrychess.club
Age groups, Format, Membership, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
03
bantrychess.club
Published venue location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Blanchardstown

Dublin

Playing address: Junior club: Mountview Fortlawn Community Youth and Sports Hub, Lohunda Downs, Clonsilla, Dublin 15, D15 EY81; senior club: Hansfield Junior Educate Together School, Barnwell Road, Barberstown, Dublin 15

Sessions: Saturday · 14:30–16:00 · weekly September–June except bank-holiday weekendsJunior club
Membership: €60 / seasonJunior under 18

Website

Sources7

Details

Schedule

Junior club

Saturday · 14:30–16:00 · weekly September–June except bank-holiday weekends[2]

Senior club

Monday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Junior under 18

€60 / season[2]

Membership

Junior girl under 18

€30 / season[2]

Membership

Family

€100 / season[2]

Membership

Adult

€100 / season[2]

Trial visit

Junior club can be tried for two weeks before mandatory membership[4]

Who can join

Age groups: Junior U18 categories and adult club[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Junior chess coaching and informal mutual-help programme[5]
Format: In personJunior Club[6]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 7

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
blanchardstownchess.com
Age groups, Membership, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
blanchardstownchess.com
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
blanchardstownchess.com
Trial visits
Checked 2026-10-24
05
blanchardstownchess.com
Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
06
blanchardstownchess.com
Format
Checked 2026-10-25
07
blanchardstownchess.com
Address
Checked 2026-10-24

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Blessington Chess Academy

Blessington

Playing address: Blessington Demesne, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 YX06

Sessions: Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Weekly, by appointmentClub meeting by appointment
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Club meeting by appointment

Monday · 18:00–20:00 · Weekly, by appointment[2]

Club meeting by appointment

Saturday · 16:00–18:00 · Weekly, by appointment[2]

Who can join

Age groups: Junior section available[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Age groups, Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Bray-Greystones

Bray

Playing address: Tuesday: The Wild Goose, Main Street, Bray, A98 E9H3; Friday children's group: Dr Ryan Community Centre, Kenmare Heights, Greystones, A63 FD37; access from Lidl on Templecarrig Road.

Sessions: Tuesday · 19:30 start · WeeklySocial club play
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Social club play

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Junior coaching

Friday · 18:30 start · Weekly[2]

Junior coaching

Until 7:30/7:45pm[2]

Costs

Trial visit

Try Tuesday game with no commitment[3]

Who can join

Age groups: All ages and levels welcome · separate Friday junior programme[3]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Membership · Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
braygreystoneschessclub.com
Address, Format, Schedule, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
03
braygreystoneschessclub.com
Age groups, Trial visits
Checked 2026-10-24

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Carlow

Playing address: St. Catherine's Community Services Centre - 9 St Joseph's Rd, Rathnapish, Carlow, Co. Carlow

Sessions: Wednesday · 18:00–20:00 · WeeklyCommunity-centre club meeting
Single visit: €2 / sessionWednesday meeting, per person

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Community-centre club meeting

Wednesday · 18:00–20:00 · Weekly[2]

Costa Coffee meeting

Sunday · 10:30 start · Weekly[2]

Costs

Single visit

Wednesday meeting, per person

€2 / session[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Format, Schedule, Single visits
Checked 2026-10-24
03
maps.google.com
Published venue location
Checked 2026-11-06

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Castle Knights Chess Club

Castleisland

Playing address: Castleisland Community Centre, Castleisland, Co. Kerry

Sessions: Thursday · Until 20:00 · Thursdays, starting September 2025Club meeting
Fees: Unknown

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Thursday · Until 20:00 · Thursdays, starting September 2025[2]

Sources differ. Check with the club.

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
maps.google.com
Published venue location
Checked 2026-11-06

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Castlebar

Playing address: Ivy Tower Hotel, New Antrim Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 DT35

Sessions: Thursday · 19:00–22:00 · ThursdaysClub meeting
Fees: Unknown

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Thursday · 19:00–22:00 · Thursdays[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
ivytowerhotel.ie
Published venue location
Checked 2026-11-01

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CBI Chess Club

Dublin

Playing address: National College of Ireland, 1 Mayor Street Lower, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 K6W2

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources3

Details

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Format
Checked 2026-10-24
03
ncisupporthub.ncirl.ie
Address
Checked 2026-10-24

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CCYMS

Cork

Playing address: SMA Hall, SMA Wilton Parish Centre, Wilton, Cork, T12 AX94

Sessions: Wednesday · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees: Unknown

Sources4

Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Wednesday · Weekly[2]

Club meeting

Wednesday · Weekly[3]

Sources differ. Check with the club.Sources differ. Check with the club.

Teaching & language

Format: In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

01
icu.ie
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
munsterchessunion.org
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
wiltonparishcentre.ie
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Celbridge CC

Clane

Playing address: Jas Manzor The Village Inn, Main Street, Abbeyland, Clane, Co. Kildare, W91 XE9N

Sessions: Friday · 20:00 start · FridaysClub night
Fees: Unknown

All contacts

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Club night

Friday · 20:00 start · Fridays[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email, Phone
Checked 2026-10-21
02
celbridgechessclub.com
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Charleville

Playing address: Gough's Bar, Main Street, Charleville, Co. Cork

Sessions: Tuesday · Tuesday evenings, September–MayClub night
Fees: Unknown

Sources2

Details

Schedule

Club night

Tuesday · Tuesday evenings, September–May[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Chess Kings

Ashbourne

Playing address: Ashbourne Library, 1-2 Killegland Square Upper, Killegland Street, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, A84 NY73

Sessions: Wednesday · 17:30–19:00 · Wednesdays; sometimes on MondaysClub meeting
Fees: Unknown

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Wednesday · 17:30–19:00 · Wednesdays; sometimes on Mondays[2]

Who can join

Age groups: Junior section available[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Age groups, Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
maps.google.com
Published venue location
Checked 2026-11-06

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Churchtown CC

Dublin

Playing address: The Glenside Pub, 20 Landscape Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources4

Details

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

01
icu.ie
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Format
Checked 2026-10-24
03
theglensidepub.ie
Address
Checked 2026-10-24
04
openstreetmap.org
Published venue location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Clonakilty Chess Club

Clonakilty

Playing address: O'Donovan's Hotel Bar, 44 Pearse Street, Tawnies Upper, Clonakilty, P85 V205

Sessions: Monday · 19:00 start · WeeklyJunior club meeting
Fees: Unknown

Sources4

Details

Schedule

Junior club meeting

Monday · 19:00 start · Weekly[2]

Adult club meeting

Thursday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups: Separate junior and adult meetings[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Age groups, Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
clonakilty.ie
Address
Checked 2026-10-24
04
openstreetmap.org
Published venue location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Cork Chess Club

Cork

Playing address: Cork Bridge Club, 36 St Patrick's Quay, Victorian Quarter, Cork, T23 EP20

Sessions: Friday · Weekly
Membership: €80 / yearAdult

Website

Sources7

Details

Schedule

Youth club meeting

Friday · Weekly[3]

Regular club meeting

Friday · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Adult

€80 / year[4]

Membership

Junior, student, unwaged person or pensioner.

€60 / year[4]

Concessionary annual membership category.

Membership

Second and subsequent family members.

€50 / year[4]

Additional family member only; total family cap of 150 EUR.

Membership

Two people eligible for concessions.

€110 / year[4]

Membership

Family of three or more.

€150 / year[4]

Trial visit

One-month trial membership

Available[4]

Trial visit

One-month trial membership

€10 / month[4]

Who can join

Age groups: Club open to all ages; junior and regular groups available.[3]
Playing levels: Beginners and experienced players of all levels accepted.[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching: The club announces a session with Zsolt on 30 October at 19:00.Announced teaching.[5]
Format: In person[6]

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 7

01
icu.ie
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
corkchess.ie
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
corkchess.ie
Age groups, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
corkchess.ie
Membership, Playing levels, Trial visits
Checked 2026-10-24
05
corkchess.ie
Teaching
Checked 2026-10-25
06
corkchess.ie
Format
Checked 2026-10-24
07
corkchess.ie
Published venue location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Curragh

Suncroft

Playing address: Suncroft Community Centre, Churchview Lane, Suncroft, Co. Kildare, R56 VP63

Sessions: Thursday · 18:30 start · ThursdaysJunior club start time
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Junior club start time

Thursday · 18:30 start · Thursdays[2]

Main club start time

Thursday · 19:30 start · Thursdays[2]

Overall club window - venue programme

Thursday · 18:30–23:00 · Every Thursday evening[3]

Overall club hours.

Who can join

Age groups: Junior club section[2]No minimum age.

Teaching & language

Format: In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Age groups, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
suncroftcommunity.ie
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Danecastle N.S.

Carrig-on-Bannow

Playing address: Danescastle National School (Scoil Mhuire), Carrig-on-Bannow, Co. Wexford, Y35 A029

Sessions: Friday · Fridays throughout academic yearSchool chess club
Fees: Unknown

Sources2

Details

Schedule

School chess club

Friday · Fridays throughout academic year[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

01
icu.ie
Approximate address location, Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
icu.ie
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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